JP5754061B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine capable of executing an advantageous game that is a game that is more advantageous to a player than a normal game that is a normal game.

Conventionally, this type of gaming machine, for example, a slot machine, includes a game control device that controls a game and an effect control device that controls an effect, and transmission and reception of signals between the game control device and the effect control device is a game control. It is formed in one direction from the device to the production control device. In the game control device, when a game is started, a winning lottery (a winning lottery) is performed, and in the effect control device, an effect is performed based on the result of the winning lottery.
Also, in recent slot machines, as one of the effects, a freeze effect that delays the progress of the game may be executed. Such effects are controlled by the game control device.

In slot machines, games that are more advantageous for players than conventional games such as AT (assist time) games are known. The AT game is a game for notifying a player of winning of a small role or the like. Conventionally, there is known a gaming machine that executes an AT game when a bonus game is not executed over a predetermined number of games (see Patent Document 1).
Further, in the conventional gaming machine such as Patent Document 1, when the timing for executing an advantageous game such as an AT game is approaching, an effect called a prelude effect is executed. In such a precursor effect, the player expects the player to expect a pre-significant effect that finally notifies the player that an advantageous game such as an AT game will be executed and an advantageous game such as an AT game. However, there is a Gase sign effect where an advantageous game is not executed even when the effect ends. That is, in the conventional gaming machine such as Patent Document 1, when the timing for executing an advantageous game such as an AT game is approaching, this precursor effect is executed, and the gasse precursor effect is executed at any other appropriate timing. Met.

JP 2009-285092 A

However, in the conventional gaming machine such as Patent Document 1, since the timing of execution of the sign effect is controlled by the effect control device, the freeze effect controlled by the game control device cannot be related to the sign effect. It was. In addition, even if a freeze effect is executed during the Gase sign effect, this freeze effect is not included in the sign effect, so it should not be expected that the current sign effect is the present sign effect. However, the player cannot have an expectation for an advantageous game by executing the freeze effect, and there is a problem that the player is not interesting.
Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine in which a player can have a sense of expectation for an advantageous game even by a freeze effect executed during a gasse sign effect and can improve the interest of the game. And

The invention described in each claim has been made to achieve each of the above-described objects, and features of the present invention will be described below using the embodiments of the invention shown in the drawings.
In addition, a code | symbol shows the code | symbol used in embodiment of this invention, and does not limit the technical scope of this invention.
(Claim 1)
The invention described in claim 1 includes a rotary reel 45 having a plurality of symbols around it, a start switch 33 for starting the rotation of the rotary reel 45, and a stop switch 34 for stopping the rotation of the rotary reel 45. A game control device 21 that mainly controls the game, and an effect control device 22 that receives a signal from the game control device 21 and mainly controls the effect of the game, the game control device 21 and the effect control device 22 Signal transmission / reception to and from the game control device 21 is formed in one direction from the game control device 21 to the effect control device 22, enabling a game to be started by betting game media, and rotating the rotary reel 45 on condition of operation of the start switch 33 A winning lottery of winning or losing one of a plurality of winning combinations is performed, and the rotation of the rotary reel 45 is stopped at an appropriate position based on the result of the drawing and the operation of the stop switch 34. It is determined whether or not the combination of symbols constituting the winning combination is stopped and displayed on the active winning line, and a predetermined profit is given to the player or not given to the player according to the result of the determination. Special game control means (game control means 60) for controlling a special game (replay time, challenge time, advantageous game) that is a game that is more advantageous to the player than a normal game that is a normal game. , Advantageous game control means 170) and a shortened lottery for determining whether or not to shorten a predetermined number of games in a normal game (hereinafter referred to as “number of times of transition game”) triggered by the winning of a predetermined role in the role lottery and a shortened selecting means for performing a special game control unit (game control means 60, advantageously game control unit 170) performs the special game with the lapse of migration number of games, effect control device 22, Tsujo遊In the trick, in the production state in which the player is expected to make a transition to a special game, and in the present sign production state in which the transition to the special game is made upon completion of the production state, and in the normal game, the shortened lottery by the shortened lottery means It is performed, and a demonstration state common effect and the aura effect state is executed, controls, and Iga cell aura effect state shifts to the special game by the end of the demonstration state, in a normal game In the gasse sign effect state, when it is determined as a result of the shortened lottery by the shortened lottery means that the number of transition games is to be shortened, the number of transition games is shortened.

In other words, in the present invention, a special game (replay time, challenge time, or advantageous game ) is executed as the predetermined number of games (the number of transition games) in a normal game elapses from a predetermined opportunity.
Further, in the present invention, in the normal game, the gasse sign effect state is executed for a specific number of games . In Gase omen directing state, only to expect the player to migrate to the special game, not even if the performance condition is completed transition to the special game.

In the present invention, the number of transition games is reduced when it is determined that the number of transition games is to be shortened as a result of the shortened lottery in the gaze precursor effect state .

Since this invention is comprised as mentioned above, there exists an effect as described below.
In other words, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can give a player a sense of expectation for a special game even by a shortened lottery executed during the gaze precursor effect state and improve the interest of the game. Can do.

FIG. 3 is a front view of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is an embodiment of the present invention and is an explanatory diagram for explaining the arrangement of symbols on each rotary reel. 1 is a block diagram of a slot machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a role. 5 is a flowchart showing an outline of main control processing according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is an embodiment of the present invention, and is a flowchart showing an outline of sub-control processing. It is embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is a flowchart which shows a precursor effect state start process. It is embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is a flowchart which shows a transfer game frequency reduction process.

An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
Hereinafter, the “front” refers to the surface that the player faces when playing a game on the gaming machine, and the “right side” refers to the right side as viewed from the player facing the front of the gaming machine and playing the game. The “left side” means the left side as viewed from the player who plays the game facing the front of the gaming machine.
(Slot machine 10)
As schematically shown in FIG. 1, a slot machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a box-shaped housing 11 having an opening on the front surface, and a front door 12 that closes the opening on the front surface of the housing 11. Inside the housing 11, a reel unit 40 having three rotating reels 45 arranged side by side, a control device 20 for controlling the slot machine 10, and a hopper unit for paying out medals as game media And a power supply unit for supplying power to each device included in the slot machine 10.

Of the three rotating reels 45, the left reel 46 is located on the left side, the middle reel 47 is located in the center, and the right reel 48 is located on the right side.
In addition, the upper part of the front door 12 is provided with an upper panel 13, the lower part of the front door 12 is provided with a lower panel 14, and the front panel 12 has a front panel 12 between the upper panel 13 and the lower panel 14. An operation portion 16 that protrudes forward is provided.
In addition, a symbol display window 15 is provided at substantially the center of the upper panel 13 for showing a symbol attached to the periphery of each rotary reel 45 to the player. The symbol display window 15 is formed to show the player a total of nine symbols arranged in three rows and three rows when the rotation of all three rotary reels 45 is stopped.

In addition, as the winning line, the upper winning line that passes through the upper three symbols, the middle winning line that passes through the middle three symbols, the lower winning line that passes through the lower three symbols, the lower left, center, and upper right The upper right winning line passing through the three symbols and the lower right winning line passing through the upper left, center, and lower right three symbols are provided.
A display device 55 for displaying an image is provided on the upper panel 13 at a position corresponding to the upper side of the symbol display window 15. An effect lamp 17 is provided at the peripheral edge of the upper panel 13.
Further, a medal slot 36 for directly inserting medals as game media is provided on the upper right side of the operation unit 16, and electronically stored (credit) in the slot machine 10 on the left side of the upper surface of the operation unit 16. A bet switch 32 is provided to insert the medals inside, and an adjustment switch 35 for returning the credited medals is provided near the upper left end of the operation unit 16. Is provided with a start switch 33 for starting the rotation of the rotating reel 45, and in the center of the front surface of the operation unit 16 is for stopping the rotation of the rotating reel 45 and corresponding to each rotating reel 45. Three stop switches 34 are provided side by side.

In addition, a medal payout opening 37 for paying out medals is provided at the lower center of the front door 12, and a medal paid out from the medal payout opening 37 is received and stored below the medal payout opening 37. The medal tray 38 is provided. The front door 12 is provided with a speaker (not shown).
(Reel unit 40)
The reel unit 40 has three rotating reels 45 arranged side by side, a stepping motor for rotating each rotating reel 45 and corresponding to each rotating reel 45, and for supporting these. And a frame.

In addition, a total of 21 symbols of a plurality of types are attached around each rotating reel 45 in a predetermined arrangement. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, around each rotating reel 45, “red 7A”, “red 7B”, “blue 7”, “BAR”, “replay”, “plum”, “bell” ”And“ Cherry ”symbols.
In addition, a corresponding rotary reel 45 is fixed to the output shaft of each stepping motor.
The stepping motor is driven by a pulse signal, and the acceleration / constant speed / deceleration pattern is determined by the pattern of the input pulse signal. When the stepping motor is driven, the corresponding rotating reel 45 rotates around the output shaft of the stepping motor.

Further, the stepping motor is driven by an amount corresponding to one symbol provided around the rotating reel 45 by the input of one pulse signal. When the stepping motor is driven by an amount corresponding to one symbol, the corresponding rotating reel 45 rotates (rotates one frame) by an amount corresponding to one symbol attached to the periphery.
Each rotary reel 45 is provided with an index detected by an index sensor, and the rotational position and stop position of the rotary reel 45 can be specified by the number of pulses of the stepping motor after the index is detected. ing.
(Control device 20)
As shown in FIG. 3, the control device 20 includes a game control device 21 that mainly controls the game, and an effect control device 22 that mainly receives the signal from the game control device 21 and controls the effect of the game. Yes.

  The game control device 21 is also called a main board or the like, and is configured using a microcomputer provided with a CPU, a RAM, a ROM, an I / O, and the like. When the CPU executes a predetermined program stored in the ROM, as shown in FIG. 3, the microcomputer constituting the game control device 21 has a game control means 60, a role lottery means 100, a rotation control means 110, a weight. It functions as control means 115, stop control means 120, stop symbol determination means 130, freeze effect execution determination means 140, freeze effect control means 150, and the like. As an input means of the game control device 21, a bet switch 32, a start switch 33, a stop switch 34, an adjustment switch 35, an index sensor of each rotary reel 45 of the reel unit 40, etc. are connected, and as an output means of the game control device 21 Are connected to a stepping motor of the reel unit 40, a hopper unit, and the like.

  The effect control device 22 is also called a sub-board, and is configured using a microcomputer including a CPU, a RAM, a ROM, an I / O, and the like, similar to the game control device 21. When the CPU executes a predetermined program stored in the ROM, as shown in FIG. 3, the microcomputer constituting the effect control device 22 makes the advantageous game transition determining means 160, the advantageous game control means 170, and the effect data storage. It functions as a means 180, a real sign effect state control means 190, a gasse sign effect state control means 200, a transition game number change means 210, and the like. The game control device 21 is connected as input means of the effect control device 22, and the output device of the effect control device 22 is connected to the display device 55, the effect lamp 17, and a speaker (not shown).

In addition, transmission / reception of signals between the game control device 21 and the production control device 22 is formed to be one-way to ensure the reliability of internal data such as data relating to the role lottery in the game control device 21. Yes. That is, a signal is output only from the game control device 21 toward the effect control device 22, and no signal is output from the effect control device 22 toward the game control device 21.
(Game control means 60)
The game control means 60 includes a normal game control means 70 for controlling a normal game that is a normal game, and a bonus game control means 80 for controlling a bonus game (special game) that is a game advantageous to the player over the normal game. It has.

(Normal game control means 70)
The normal game control means 70 controls normal games.
Hereinafter, the normal game in the slot machine 10 will be described.
In the initial state before the game is started, only bets on medals by inserting medals as game media from the medal slot 36 and bets on medals credited by operating the bet switch 32 are effective. In addition, per game, a minimum of one and a maximum of three medals can be bet. When a medal is betted, the number of pay lines corresponding to the number of medals bet are activated, and only the start switch 33 is activated. Thereby, a game can be started. In the re-game to be described later, the same number of medals as the number of bets in the previous game are automatically bet, and only the start switch 33 is effective.

In the following, the activated winning line is referred to as an “effective winning line”.
When the activated start switch 33 is operated, one of a plurality of winning combinations is won or lost, and the rotation of all three rotating reels 45 is started. Further, when the activated start switch 33 is operated, the bet of medals by inserting medals from the medal insertion slot 36, the bet of medals credited by operating the bet switch 32, and the start switch 33 are invalid. become. When all the three rotary reels 45 are rotated at a predetermined steady speed, all three stop switches 34 are activated.

When one of the enabled three stop switches 34 is operated, the rotation of the rotary reel 45 corresponding to the stop switch 34 is stopped and the stop switch 34 is disabled. When one of the two valid stop switches 34 is operated, the rotation of the rotary reel 45 corresponding to the stop switch 34 is stopped and the stop switch 34 is disabled. Further, when one remaining effective stop switch 34 is operated, the rotation of the rotary reel 45 corresponding to the stop switch 34 is stopped and the stop switch 34 is disabled.
In other words, when all the three stop switches 34 have been operated, the rotation of all three rotary reels 45 is stopped. At this time, betting of medals by inserting medals from the medal insertion slot 36 and betting of credited medals by operating the bet switch 32, and the start switch 33 and all three stop switches 34 are disabled. ing.

Then, when the rotation of all three rotating reels 45 is stopped, if the combination of symbols constituting the winning combination in the winning lottery is stopped and displayed on any of the effective pay lines, the corresponding combination is determined. You can earn as many medals. The acquired medals are credited, and when the number of credits reaches the upper limit value, the hopper unit is driven, and the amount exceeding the upper limit value is paid out from the medal payout opening 37. In addition, a predetermined profit may be given to the player instead of the medal acquisition or along with the medal acquisition. Thereby, one game is completed.
When one game is completed, the game is in the initial state before the game starts again, and only bets on medals by inserting medals from the medal slot 36 and bets on credited medals by operating the bet switch 32 are valid. become. A game can be started by betting a medal.

Here, a combination of a predetermined symbol on the effective winning line is stopped and displayed for the winning combination, and a combination of predetermined symbols on the effective winning line is stopped and displayed on the active winning line. There is a combination of a re-game player who executes a re-game that can be played again under the same conditions as the previous game without a new medal being inserted, and a predetermined symbol on the active winning line. By displaying the stop, there is a bonus combination (special game combination) in which a medal is not paid out but a transition is made to a bonus game.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the small roles include a plum role, a red 7 plum role, a blue 7 plum role, a BAR plum role, a bell role, and a cherry role. For example, a red 7 plum role is constituted by a combination of symbols of “red 7A”, “plum”, and “plum”, and for example, a cherry role is “ANY”, “cherry”, “ANY” (“ANY” It may be a symbol of (.).). Then, a combination of symbols constituting the winning combination is stopped and displayed on any effective winning line, whereby a predetermined number of medals corresponding to the winning combination are paid out. For example, a combination of symbols “bell”, “bell”, and “bell” is stopped and displayed on one of the effective pay lines, whereby a predetermined number (for example, five) of medals corresponding to the bell combination is paid out.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 4, the re-game player is constituted by a combination of symbols of “replay”, “replay”, and “replay”. Then, the combination of symbols is stopped and displayed on one of the valid pay lines, so that the game can be played again under the same conditions as the previous game without newly inserting medals.
Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the bonus combination includes a red 7BB combination, a blue 7BB combination, and an RB combination. The red 7BB combination is configured by a combination of symbols of “red 7A”, “red 7A”, and “red 7A”. Then, when the combination of symbols is stopped and displayed on the effective pay line, the game proceeds to a big bonus game described later. The blue 7BB combination is composed of a combination of symbols of “blue 7”, “blue 7”, and “blue 7”. Then, when the combination of symbols is stopped and displayed on the effective pay line, the game proceeds to a big bonus game described later. The RB combination is composed of a combination of symbols of “blue 7”, “blue 7”, and “red 7A”. Then, when the combination of symbols is stopped and displayed on the effective pay line, the game proceeds to a regular bonus game described later.

In the present embodiment, the bonus combination is shifted to the bonus game without paying out medals. However, after a predetermined number (for example, 15) of medals are paid out, the bonus game is shifted to the bonus game. You may make it do.
(Bonus game control means 80)
The bonus game control means 80 controls bonus games (special games).
The bonus game includes a big bonus game (BB game) and a regular bonus game (RB game). The BB game is a game in which a game having a winning combination winning probability higher than that of a normal game can be executed a plurality of times, and is ended by paying out a predetermined number of medals (for example, 369). Also, the RB game is a game that can execute a game having a higher probability of winning a predetermined role than a normal game a plurality of times, like a BB game, and a predetermined number (for example, 99) of medals less than a BB game. It is a game that ends by paying out.

Specifically, when winning a red 7BB role or a blue 7BB role by winning a lottery, the “red 7A”, “red 7A”, “red 7A” or blue 7BB role that constitutes the red 7BB role on any of the effective pay lines "Blue 7", "Blue 7" and "Blue 7" can be combined according to the winning combination, and "Red 7A", "Red 7A", "Red 7A" or "Blue 7" When the combination of the symbols “Blue 7” and “Blue 7” is complete and stopped, the game shifts to the BB game.
When shifting to the BB game, the probability of winning a predetermined combination in the combination lottery becomes higher than that in the normal game, and the game can be started by betting two medals, and the effective winning line is only the middle stage winning line. When the combination of symbols constituting the winning combination is stopped and displayed on the effective winning line (middle winning line), a predetermined number of medals are paid out according to the winning combination and a payout number counter described later is paid out. The number of medals issued is counted.

Then, when the cumulative payout number of medals in the BB game reaches a predetermined number (for example, 369), the BB game is finished and the normal game is started.
In addition, when the RB role is won by the role lottery, the combination of the symbols of “Blue 7”, “Blue 7”, and “Red 7A” constituting the RB role can be arranged on any of the effective pay lines. When the combination of symbols “7”, “Blue 7”, and “Red 7A” are complete and displayed in a stopped state, the game proceeds to the RB game.
When shifting to the RB game, a game similar to the BB game is performed. When the combination of symbols constituting the winning combination is stopped and displayed on the effective winning line (middle winning line), a predetermined number of medals are paid out according to the winning combination and a payout number counter described later is paid out. The number of medals issued is counted.

Then, when the cumulative payout number of medals in the RB game reaches a predetermined number (for example, 99), the RB game is terminated and the normal game is started.
In the present embodiment, the bonus game control means 80 has a payout number counter for counting the number of payout medals in the bonus game (BB game and RB game).
In the present embodiment, the bonus game (BB game and RB game) ends when a predetermined number of medals are paid out, but other conditions (for example, the number of games) are set as the bonus game end condition. You can also
(Role lottery means 100)
The role lottery means 100 performs a role lottery for winning or losing any of a plurality of roles. The role lottery means 100 includes a random number generation means, a random number extraction means, a role lottery table, and a determination means.

The random number generation means generates a random number for winning lottery within a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 65535 in decimal number). The random number extraction means extracts the random number generated by the random number generation means at a predetermined opportunity (for example, operation of the start switch 33). Since the random number generating means is constituted by a counter circuit or the like, the numerical value generated by the random number generating means is not strictly a random number. However, since the timing at which the start switch 33 is operated is considered to be random, the numerical value extracted by the random number extraction means can be practically handled as a random number.
In addition, the combination lottery table predefines whether each of the random numbers within the range generated by the random number generation means is won or lost in any of a plurality of combinations. In the present embodiment, the role lottery table includes a bonus role lottery table used in bonus games (BB game and RB game) and a normal role lottery table used in games other than bonus games (for example, normal games). . Each winning lottery table has a winning area and a lost area. As the winning area, in addition to a single winning area where only one combination is won, an overlapping winning area where a plurality of winning combinations are simultaneously selected can be set.

For example, in the normal role lottery table, each of the red 7BB role, blue 7BB role, RB role, plum role, red 7 plum role, blue 7 plum role, BAR plum role, cherry role, bell role and re-playing role will be selected independently. The area is set.
In addition, for example, in the bonus combination lottery table, an overlapping winning area (hereinafter referred to as “duplicate small combination”) of a plum role, a red 7 plum role, a blue 7 plum role, a BAR plum role, a bell role, and a cherry role. ") Is set. Note that the combination of a plurality of combinations in the overlapping winning area is not limited to this. For example, in the normal combination lottery table, a bonus combination (red 7BB combination, blue 7BB combination or RB combination) and a cherry combination overlapping winning area can be provided.

In addition, the determination unit compares the random number extracted by the random number extraction unit with the combination lottery table and determines whether one of the plurality of combinations is won or lost. Specifically, when the determination means determines whether one of a plurality of winning combinations is won or lost, the winning lottery corresponding to the gaming state at that time (for example, the state where the game is a bonus game). This determination is performed using a table as appropriate.
When any of the winning combinations is won in the winning lottery by the winning lottery means 100, a winning flag corresponding to the winning winning combination is established. In addition, when a plurality of winning combinations are won in the winning lottery by the winning lottery means 100, winning flags corresponding to each of the winning combinations are established. When the combination of symbols constituting the winning combination in the winning lottery is stopped and displayed on any active winning line while this flag is established, the player can pay out medals or bonus games. Etc. are granted.

Here, the winning flag includes a small role winning flag (plum winning flag, red 7 plum winning flag, blue 7 plum winning flag, which is established when the result of the winning lottery by the winning lottery means 100 is that of a small role. BAR plum winning flag, bell winning flag and cherry winning flag), a re-game winning flag established when the result of winning a lottery by the winning lottery means 100 is a winning of a re-game player, and a winning lottery by the winning lottery means 100 Are bonus winning flags (red 7BB winning flag, blue 7BB winning flag and RB winning flag) that are established when the bonus combination is won.
And, although the small role winning flag and the re-game winning flag are valid only in the established game, the bonus winning flag can be carried over to the next game, and the symbols constituting the winning bonus combination This combination is deleted when it is stopped and displayed on any valid pay line.

In addition, the role lottery means transmits the result of the role lottery to the effect control device 22.
(Rotation control means 110)
The rotation control means 110 starts rotation of all three rotary reels 45 when the start switch 33 is operated, and controls rotational driving of all three rotary reels 45.
Specifically, the rotation control means 110 starts the rotation of all three rotary reels 45 when the start switch 33 is operated, and performs the acceleration process until the rotation speed reaches a predetermined steady speed. Then, when the rotation speed of the rotary reel 45 reaches a predetermined steady speed, the rotation control means 110 performs a constant speed process for rotating the rotary reel 45 at a constant constant speed.

(Weight control means 115)
The weight control means 115 controls the game time in one game so as not to be less than a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as “wait time”). In the present embodiment, the wait time is set to 4.1 seconds.
In the present embodiment, the weight control means 115 has a time measuring means for measuring the wait time. Specifically, the weight control means 115 causes the time measuring means to start timing when the rotation of the rotary reel 45 is started by the rotation control means 110 in one game. Then, in the next game, when the rotation of the rotary reel 45 is started by the rotation control means 110, the time measurement by the time measurement means is reset and the time measurement is started again. Similarly, in the games thereafter, when the rotation of the rotary reel 45 is started by the game and rotation control means 110, the time measurement by the time measurement means is reset and the time measurement is started again.

Then, the weight control means 115 determines that the rotation control means 110 does all the time when the time measured by the time measuring means when the start switch 33 related to the start of the game is operated is 4.1 seconds or less. The process for starting the rotation of the rotary reel 45 is temporarily suspended, and after 4.1 seconds have elapsed, the suspension is released and the rotation control means 110 starts the suspended process.
In the present embodiment, when the start switch 33 related to the start of the game is operated, a freeze effect that delays the progress of the game may be executed by the freeze effect control means 150 described later. In such a case, the weight control means 115 determines whether or not the time measured by the time measuring means is 4.1 seconds or less, triggered by the operation of the start switch 33. When the timed time is 4.1 seconds or less, the weight control unit 115 temporarily holds the start of the process of starting the rotation of all three rotary reels 45 by the rotation control unit 110. Is executed, and after 4.1 seconds have elapsed, the hold is released, and the process by the held rotation control means 110 can be started. At this time, the freeze effect control means 150 executes the freeze effect after 4.1 seconds have elapsed. That is, after 4.1 seconds have elapsed, a freeze effect that delays the progress of the game is executed.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the freeze effect is executed, the weight control means 115 is triggered by the end of the freeze effect and the rotation control means 110 starting the rotation of the rotating reel 45. Cause the time measuring means to start timing.
The weight control means 115 causes the time measuring means to start timing when the rotation of the rotary reel 45 is started by the rotation control means 110, but is not limited to this. For example, when the freeze effect is executed, the weight control means 115 may cause the time measuring means to start timing from any timing during the freeze effect.
(Stop control means 120)
The stop control means 120 is triggered by the operation of the stop switch 34, each rotation based on the result of the role lottery by the role lottery means 100 and the rotation position of the corresponding rotary reel 45 when the stop switch 34 is operated. Stop control is performed to stop the rotation of the reel 45 at an appropriate position.

Specifically, the stop control means 120 operates the operation position, which is the rotation position of the corresponding rotary reel 45 when each stop switch 34 is operated, after the corresponding stop switch 34 operates after the corresponding index is detected. The number of steps of the corresponding stepping motor until it is determined is determined in advance in the direction of rotation based on the symbol that can be immediately stopped on the effective pay line (that is, the operation position of the rotating reel 45). The corresponding rotary reel 45 is stopped within the range up to the number of symbols (maximum number of smooth frames, for example, 4 frames) moved.
Here, the “frame” means the amount of rotation of the rotating reel 45, which corresponds to the amount of one symbol attached around the rotating reel 45.

  The stop control means 120, when winning any of the winning combinations by lottery, when stopping the rotation of each rotary reel 45, the combination of symbols constituting the winning winning combination is any effective winning line For combinations of symbols that make up the winning combination other than the winning combination as much as possible, perform pull-in control and kick-off control so that they do not align on any effective winning line, If none of the winning combinations is won, that is, if the result of the winning combination lottery is lost, the symbols constituting any winning combination on any effective winning line when stopping the rotation of each reel 45. Kick-off control is performed so that there is no combination.

Further, in the present embodiment, there may be a case where a plurality of winning flags are established. In such a case, the stop control means 120 prioritizes any of the winning combinations in the pull-in control. Is set in advance. Specifically, the stop control means 120 sets the pull-in priority order as “re-game combination”> “small combination”> “bonus combination”. The pull-in priority order is not limited to this.
In the present embodiment, as described above, in the bonus game (BB game and RB game), there may be a case where a double small combination is won, that is, all small combinations are double-winned. In the pull-in control, the control means 120 sets in advance which of the plurality of selected small roles is to be drawn preferentially. Specifically, the stop control means 120 sets the pull-in priority of the small role as “red 7 plum role”> “blue 7 plum role”> “BAR plum role”> “plum role”> “bell role”> “ "Cherry role" is set. Note that the priority order for pulling in a small role is not limited to this.

Further, in the present embodiment, the stop control means 120 includes a stop table in which the stop position of the rotary reel 45 is determined in advance, and performs the above-described pull-in control and kick-off control using this stop table. Specifically, in the stop table, the correspondence between the operation position of the rotating reel 45 at the time when the stop switch 34 is operated and the actual stop position is defined according to the result of the winning lottery. In the stop table, a correspondence relationship between the operation position and the number of smooth frames indicating the rotation amount from the operation position to the actual stop position may be defined according to the result of the winning lottery.
Further, in the present embodiment, the stop control unit 120 includes one stop table for each flag state. Here, the flag state is, for example, a state where a plum winning flag is established, a state where a bell winning flag and a red 7BB winning flag are established, or the like.

Then, the stop control means 120 outputs a pulse signal to each stepping motor of the reel unit 40 to stop the rotation of the rotating reel 45 at an appropriate position.
The stop control means 120 may include one stop table for each flag state and game state. Here, the gaming state includes a state where the game is a game and a state where the game is a bonus game.
Further, the stop control means 120 may perform the pull-in control and the kick-off control by program control that performs control while determining whether or not to stop and display a predetermined symbol on the effective winning line.

(Stop symbol judging means 130)
The stop symbol determination means 130 determines a combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed on the effective pay line when the rotation of all the rotary reels 45 is stopped.
In this embodiment, when the determination is made by the stop symbol determination means 130, control based on the result of this determination is executed by a predetermined means. For example, when it is determined by the stop symbol determining means 130 that the combination of symbols constituting any of the small combinations is stopped and displayed on the effective winning line, the game control means 60 determines the predetermined combination corresponding to the small combination. Try to pay out the number of medals. Specifically, the game control means 60 credits the number of medals to be paid out, and when the number of credits reaches the upper limit, the remaining number of medals are paid out by operating the hopper unit. To control. Further, for example, when the stop symbol determination means 130 determines that the combination of symbols constituting the re-game is stopped and displayed on the effective winning line, the game control means 60 performs control to execute the re-game. Do. Further, for example, when the stop symbol determining means 130 determines that the combination of symbols constituting the bonus combination is stopped and displayed on the effective winning line, the bonus game control means 80 starts the bonus game.

The stop symbol determination means 130 transmits the determination result to the effect control device 22.
(Freeze production execution decision means 140)
The freeze effect execution determining means 140 determines whether to execute a freeze effect that delays the progress of the game. In the present embodiment, the freeze effect execution determination means 140 determines whether or not to execute the freeze effect by lottery when the red 7BB role, blue 7BB role, RB role, bell role or cherry role is won by the role lottery. decide.
In addition, the lottery probability in this case may be different between, for example, the case where the bonus combination is won and the case where the bonus combination is won alone, or may be the same. Further, the payout rate of the slot machine 10 (ratio of the number of payouts to the number of medals inserted) may be determined according to a setting of a plurality of stages. In addition, a low-probability state and a high-probability state that is more advantageous to the player than the low-probability state are provided, and a transition is made between them according to a predetermined opportunity, and a lottery probability is determined according to this state. Also good.

When it is determined that the freeze effect is not to be executed, the freeze effect execution determining unit 140 transmits information indicating that the freeze effect is not to be executed to the effect control device 22.
(Freeze production control means 150)
The freeze effect control means 150 executes a freeze effect that delays the progress of the game.
Here, the “delay of game progress” means the time from when the start switch 33 is operated until all the rotating reels 45 reach a predetermined steady speed and rotate at a constant speed, or all the rotating reels 45 are predetermined. The time until the stop switch 34 becomes effective after the steady speed is reached, the time from the determination by the stop symbol determination means 130 to the start of the medal payout when the medal is paid out, The time until the next game start is accepted after the game is finished, that is, the time before the game starts, is delayed from the normal game progress.

In this embodiment, the freeze effect control means 150 determines the time from when the start switch 33 is operated until all the rotating reels 45 reach a predetermined steady speed and rotate at a constant speed, rather than the normal progress of the game. By delaying a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds), a freeze effect that delays the progress of the game is executed. The predetermined time is hereinafter referred to as “delay time”.
In the present embodiment, freeze effect control means 150 is provided with a time measuring means for measuring the delay time. The freeze effect control means 150 starts measuring the delay time when the freeze effect execution determining means 140 determines to execute the freeze effect.
In the present embodiment, the freeze effect control means 150 rotates all three rotary reels 45 by the rotation control means 110 when the freeze effect execution determination means 140 determines to execute the freeze effect. The process for starting is temporarily suspended. Then, when the time measured by the time measuring means reaches a delay time (for example, 5 seconds), the freeze effect control means 150 releases the hold and causes the rotation control means 110 to start the process that has been put on hold. . As a result, the time from when the start switch 33 is operated until all the rotating reels 45 reach a predetermined steady speed and rotate at a constant speed is delayed from the progress of the normal game, and the progress of the game is delayed. It will be.

Also, the freeze effect control means 150 executes the freeze effect when the freeze effect is executed, specifically, when the process of starting the rotation of all three rotary reels 45 by the rotation control means 110 is temporarily suspended. Information to the effect is transmitted to the effect control device 22.
In the present embodiment, the freeze effect that is executed when winning the red 7BB role, blue 7BB role, or RB role by the role lottery corresponds to the “special freeze effect”. The freeze effect that is executed when winning the role of bell corresponds to the “normal freeze effect”.
Further, the freeze effect control means 150 may select one of a plurality of delay times and execute the freeze effect.

(Advantageous game transition determining means 160)
The advantageous game transition determining means 160 is for determining a transition to an advantageous game that is a game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game and is a game different from the bonus game. In the present embodiment, the advantageous game transition determining means 160 determines to shift to the advantageous game when a predetermined number of games in the normal game (hereinafter referred to as “the number of transition games”) has elapsed from a predetermined opportunity. .
Specifically, the advantageous game transition determining means 160 includes a transition game number counter for counting the number of transition games. Then, the advantageous game transition determining means 160 determines the number of transition games by lottery when the bonus game or the advantageous game ends (predetermined opportunity). The advantageous game transition determining means 160 does not determine the number of transition games when it is determined to shift to the advantageous game when the bonus game is completed.

Further, when determining the number of transfer games, the advantageous game transfer determining means 160 sets the determined number of times as the initial value of the transfer game number counter. Then, the advantageous game transition determining means 160 subtracts “1” from the count value of the transition game number counter every time a game is performed in the normal game, specifically, every time the start switch 33 is operated. Thereby, the advantageous game transition determining means 160 counts the number of transition games.
Then, the advantageous game transition determining means 160 determines to shift to the advantageous game when the count value of the transition game number counter becomes “0” in the normal game.
In the present embodiment, the advantageous game transition determining means 160 determines the number of transition games by lottery from “32 times” to “1000 times”. In other words, the advantageous game transition determining means 160 shifts to the advantageous game when the bonus game or the advantageous game is completed (predetermined trigger) and the normal game is executed at least “32 times” and at most “1000 times”. Decide what to do.

Note that the lottery probability in this case may be varied depending on, for example, the setting of a plurality of stages in which the payout rate is determined in the slot machine 10, or depending on, for example, a predetermined mode related to the lottery probability. May be different.
(Advantageous game control means 170)
The advantageous game control means 170 is for controlling advantageous games. In the present embodiment, the advantageous game control means 170 performs a game in a manner of notifying the player of information related to the result of the role lottery as an advantageous game. The game of such a mode is called assist time (AT) or the like. Further, as information on the result of the role lottery (contents of notification), information on the winning combination and operation information of the stop switch 34 for stopping and displaying the combination of symbols constituting the winning combination on the effective winning line ( Pressing order).

  For example, when the player is notified of the winning small combination, the player operates the stop switch 34 at a timing so that the combination of symbols constituting the winning small combination stops on one of the effective winning lines, Compared to the case where there is no notification, a combination of symbols constituting a larger number of small combinations can be stopped and displayed on the effective winning line, and as a result, a larger number of medals can be obtained. For this reason, the AT as an advantageous game is a game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game. In particular, in the present embodiment, when winning a red 7 plum role, a blue 7 plum role or a BAR plum role by winning lottery, the AT is usually given to the player by notifying the player of the winning role. The game is more advantageous than the game.

Further, in the present embodiment, the advantageous game control means 170 starts from the next game when the bonus winning flag is not established when the advantageous game transition determining means 160 determines to shift to the advantageous game. , AT as an advantageous game is started. The advantageous game control means 170 ends the bonus game corresponding to the bonus winning flag when the bonus winning flag is established when the advantageous game transition determining means 160 determines to shift to the advantageous game. After that, AT as an advantageous game is started from the first (first) game.
Further, in the present embodiment, the advantageous game control means 170 executes AT over a predetermined number of games (for example, 50 times). Note that the end of the advantageous game is not limited to this. For example, the AT may be terminated when a predetermined number of times that a predetermined combination is won is notified by a combination lottery. Good.

(Production data storage means 180)
The effect data storage means 180 stores effect data for effect to be executed, effect patterns, various lottery data tables, and the like. The effect data includes image data to be displayed on the display device 55, sound data to be emitted from a speaker, and the like.
In addition, as for the production pattern, what kind of production is executed at the timing (for example, when the start switch 33 is operated or each stop switch 34 is operated) as the game progresses (for example, the production) How the lamp 17 is turned on, blinks, or turned off, what kind of sound is emitted from the speaker, what kind of image is displayed on the display device 55, and the like. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of effect patterns are provided according to the result of the role lottery.

Further, in the present embodiment, the effect data storage means 180 stores the effect data and effect pattern of the effect executed in the after-sign effect state described later, and the effect data and effect pattern of effect executed in the after-effect effect state described later. I remember it. In addition, many parts of the effect data of the effect executed in the present sign effect state and the effect data of the effect executed in the gasse sign effect state are common data.
(Pre-sign production state control means 190)
The precursor effect state control means 190 is an effect state that is executed over a part or all of the period from the predetermined trigger until the number of transition games has elapsed in the normal game, and the player is informed that the transition to the advantageous game is performed. And the sign effect state that shifts to an advantageous game with the end of the effect state is controlled.

In the present embodiment, the present sign effect state control means 190 starts the present sign effect state when the count value of the transition game number counter is “32”. Specifically, for example, when the bonus game is ended by the advantageous game transition determining means 160 and the number of transition games is determined to be “32”, the sign effect state control means 190 ends the bonus game. The foreplay effect state is started from the first (first) game later.
Further, in the present embodiment, the present sign effect state control unit 190 starts the present sign effect state when the number of transition games is shortened by the later-described transition game number changing unit 210 in the gasse sign effect state.

Further, in the present embodiment, the present sign effect state control means 190 ends the present sign effect state when the count value of the transition game number counter becomes “0”. In addition, the sign effect state control means 190 also ends the sign effect state when the combination of symbols constituting the bonus combination is stopped and displayed on the effective winning line in the sign effect state.
Further, in the present embodiment, the foresign effect state control means 190 is based on the effect data and the effect pattern stored in the effect data storage means 180 in the present sign effect state, and the display device 55, the effect lamp 17 Then, using the speaker, an effect that causes the player to expect to shift to an advantageous game is executed. Further, in the game in which the count value of the transition game number counter is “0”, that is, the last game in the previous sign effect state, the sign effect state control means 190 shifts to the advantageous game (AT is started). To the player.

Then, as described above, when the count value of the transition game number counter becomes “0” and the present sign effect state ends, AT as an advantageous game is started from the next game.
(Gase precursor effect state control means 200)
The gaze precursor effect state control means 200 is an effect state that is executed over a specific number of games in a normal game, and does not shift to an advantageous game even when the effect state ends, but it makes a transition to an advantageous game to the player. This is to control the expected sign production state.
In the present embodiment, the Gase precursor effect state control means 200 has a count value of the transition game number counter of “64” when neither the main precursor effect state nor the Gase precursor effect state is executed in the normal game. When it is larger, it is determined by lottery whether or not to execute the gasse sign effect state, and when it is determined to execute the gas signal effect state, the gas signal effect state is started.

Further, in the present embodiment, the gasse sign effect state control means 200 ends the gasse sign effect state when the gasse sign effect state is executed 32 times (a specific number of games). In addition, the gasse sign effect state control means 200 also ends the gasse sign effect state when the combination of symbols constituting the bonus combination is stopped and displayed on the effective winning line in the gasse sign effect state. Further, the gasse sign effect state control means 200 ends the gasse sign effect state even when the number of transition games is shortened by the transition game number changing means 210 described later in the gasse sign effect state.
Further, in the present embodiment, the gasse precursor effect state control means 200 is based on the effect data and the effect pattern stored in the effect data storage means 180 in the gasse sign effect state, and the display device 55, the effect lamp 17 Then, using the speaker, an effect that causes the player to expect to shift to an advantageous game is executed. It should be noted that, unlike the previous sign effect state, the player does not notify the player that the game has shifted to the advantageous game (the AT is started) in the gasse sign effect state.

In addition, as described above, the Gase precursor effect state is started when the count value of the transition game number counter is larger than “64”, so the Gase precursor effect state is executed over 32 games, Even if is finished, AT as an advantageous game is not started. In addition, this prevents the present sign effect state from being started continuously after the gasse sign effect state, or the gas sign effect state and the present sign effect state are not executed in duplicate.
(Transition game number change means 210)
The transfer game frequency changing means 210 can change the transfer game frequency. In the present embodiment, the transition game number changing means 210 is shifted when the freeze effect is executed by the freeze effect control means 150 when the bell role or the cherry role is won by the role lottery in the gasse sign effect state. Whether or not to reduce the number of games is determined by lottery, and when it is determined to reduce the number of transition games, the number of transition games is shortened. Specifically, when the transition game frequency changing means 210 determines to shorten the transition game frequency, the transition game frequency change means 210 determines the transition game frequency by lottery from “1” to “32”. The determined number of times is set as the count value of the transfer game number counter. Thereby, the transition game number changing means 210 shortens the number of transition games.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the transition game number changing means 210 is when the freeze effect is executed by the freeze effect control means 150 when the bell role or the cherry role is won by the role lottery in the sign effect state. Whether or not to reduce the number of transition games is determined by lottery, and when it is determined to shorten the number of transition games, the number of transition games is shortened. Specifically, when the transition game number changing means 210 determines to shorten the transition game number, the transition game number is determined to be a number smaller than the current count value of the transition game number counter, and the determination is made. The number of times is set to the count value of the transfer game number counter. For example, when the current count value of the transition game number counter is “10”, the transition game number changing means 210 draws the number of transition games to one of “1” to “9” by lottery. The determined number of times is set as the count value of the transition game number counter. Thereby, the transition game number changing means 210 shortens the number of transition games.

(Operation of slot machine 10)
The outline of the operation of the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described below based on the flowcharts shown in FIGS. First, a main control process that is a process in the game control device 21 of the slot machine 10 will be described.
In step 100 shown in FIG. 5, the game control means 60 determines whether or not two medals have been bet on a bonus game (BB game and RB game), and three on a game other than the bonus. It is determined whether or not a medal is bet. If it is determined that a bet is made, the process proceeds to step 101. On the other hand, if it is determined that a bet has not been made, step 100 is again performed.

In step 101, the game control means 60 determines whether or not the start switch 33 has been operated. If it is determined that the operation has been performed, the process proceeds to step 102. On the other hand, if it is determined that it has not been operated, step 101 is performed again.
In step 102, the role lottery means 100 performs a role lottery. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 103.
In step 103, the winning lottery means 100 transmits the result of the winning lottery to the effect control device 22. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 104.
In step 104, the weight control means 115 determines whether or not the time measured by the time measuring means for measuring the wait time is 4.1 seconds or less. If it is determined that the time is 4.1 seconds or less, the process proceeds to step 105. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not less than 4.1 seconds, the process proceeds to step 106.

In step 105, the weight control means 115 temporarily holds the process of starting the rotation of all three rotary reels 45 by the rotation control means 110, and after the time count of 4.1 seconds has elapsed, the hold is released, The processing by the reserved rotation control means 110 can be started. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 106.
In step 106, the freeze effect execution determining means 140 determines whether or not the red 7BB combination, blue 7BB combination, RB combination, bell combination or cherry combination is won. Here, if it is determined that any combination is won, the routine proceeds to step 107. On the other hand, if it is determined that no winning combination has been won, the process proceeds to step 115.

In step 107, the lottery for determining whether or not to execute the freeze effect is performed by the freeze effect execution determining means 140. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 108.
In step 108, it is determined whether or not the lottery result is a win. Here, if it is determined that the player has won, the routine proceeds to step 109. On the other hand, if it is determined that the winning is not achieved, that is, a loss, the process proceeds to step 110.
In step 109, the time measuring means of the freeze effect control means 150 starts measuring the delay time. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 111.
In step 110, the information indicating that the freeze effect is not executed is transmitted to the effect control device 22 by the freeze effect execution determining means 140. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 115.

In step 111, the freeze effect control means 150 temporarily holds the process of starting the rotation of all three rotary reels 45 by the rotation control means 110. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 112.
In step 112, information indicating that the freeze effect has been executed is transmitted to the effect control device 22 by the freeze effect control means 150. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 113.
In step 113, the freeze effect control means 150 determines whether or not the time measured by the time measuring means has reached a delay time (for example, 5 seconds). Here, if it is determined that it has been reached, the routine proceeds to step 114. On the other hand, if it is determined that it has not been reached, step 113 is again performed.

In step 114, the freeze effect control means 150 releases the hold of the process for starting the rotation of all three rotary reels 45 by the rotation control means 110, and the process can be started by the held rotation control means 110. . Then, the process proceeds to the next step 115.
In step 115, the rotation control means 110 starts rotation of all three rotation reels 45. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 116.
In step 116, the game control means 60 determines whether or not the stop switch 34 has been operated. If it is determined that the operation has been performed, the process proceeds to step 117. On the other hand, if it is determined that it has not been operated, step 116 is performed again.

In step 117, stop control of the rotary reel 45 corresponding to the operated stop switch 34 is performed by the stop control means 120. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 118.
In step 118, the game control means 60 determines whether or not the rotation of all the rotary reels 45 has been stopped. Here, if it is determined that the rotation of all the rotating reels 45 has stopped, the process proceeds to step 119. On the other hand, if it is determined that the rotation of all the rotating reels 45 is not stopped, the process returns to step 116.
In step 119, the stop symbol determination means 130 performs a stop display symbol determination process for determining a combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the effective winning line. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 120.

In step 120, the stop symbol determination means 130 transmits the determination result to the effect control device 22. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 121.
In step 121, the game control means 60 performs processing according to the combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed. For example, when a combination of symbols constituting any small combination is stopped and displayed, the game control means 60 pays out the number of medals corresponding to the combination. Further, for example, when a combination of symbols constituting any bonus combination is stopped and displayed, the game shifts to a bonus game corresponding to the combination. Then, the main control process ends.

Next, sub control processing that is processing in the effect control device 22 of the slot machine 10 will be described.
In step 200 shown in FIG. 6, it is determined whether or not the start switch 33 has been operated. If it is determined that the operation has been performed, the process proceeds to step 201. On the other hand, if it is determined that no operation has been performed, step 200 is performed again.
In step 201, it is determined whether or not a normal game is being played. Here, if it is determined that a normal game is being played, the routine proceeds to step 202. On the other hand, if it is determined that a normal game is not being played, the process proceeds to step 203.

In step 202, a precursor effect state start process related to the start of the present predictor effect state or the gasse predictor effect state is performed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 203.
In step 203, it is determined whether or not the result of the lottery has been received. Here, if it is determined that it has been received, the process proceeds to step 204. On the other hand, if it is determined that it has not been received, step 203 is performed again.
In step 204, it is determined whether or not a combination of bell and cherry is won. Here, if it is determined that any combination is won, the process proceeds to step 205. On the other hand, if it is determined that no winning combination has been won, the process proceeds to step 206.

In step 205, a process for reducing the number of times of transfer game related to the reduction of the number of times of transfer game is performed. Then, the process proceeds to Step 209.
In step 206, it is determined whether or not a red 7 plum combination, a blue 7 plum combination or a BAR plum combination is won. Here, if it is determined that any combination is won, the process proceeds to step 207. On the other hand, if it is determined that no winning combination has been won, the process proceeds to step 209.
In step 207, it is determined whether or not AT is in progress. Here, if it is determined that AT is in progress, the routine proceeds to step 208. On the other hand, if it is determined that AT is not in progress, the process proceeds to step 209.

In step 208, the winning game control means 170 leaves the winning combination to the player. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 209.
In step 209, it is determined whether or not the result of determination by the stop symbol determination means 130 has been received. Here, if it is determined that it has been received, the process proceeds to step 210. On the other hand, if it is determined that it has not been received, step 209 is again performed.
In step 210, the advantageous game transition determining means 160 determines whether or not the count value of the transition game number counter is “0”. If it is determined that the value is “0”, the process proceeds to step 211. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not “0”, the process proceeds to 216.

In step 211, the advantageous game transition determining means 160 determines whether or not a normal game is being played. Here, if it is determined that a normal game is being played, the routine proceeds to step 212. On the other hand, if it is determined that the game is not in a normal game, the sub-control process ends.
In step 212, the advantageous game transition determining means 160 determines to transition to the AT. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 213.
In step 213, the foresign effect state control means 190 ends the foresign effect state. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 214.
In step 214, the advantageous game control means 170 determines whether or not a bonus combination is won. Here, if it is determined that it has not been won, the process proceeds to step 215. On the other hand, if it is determined that the player has won, the sub-control processing ends.

In step 215, the advantageous game control means 170 shifts to AT. Then, the sub control process ends.
In step 216, the gasse sign effect state control means 200 determines whether or not the effect state is a gasse sign effect state. Here, if it is determined that it is in the harsh sign effect state, the process proceeds to step 217. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not a gasse sign effect state, the process proceeds to step 220.
In step 217, the gasse sign effect state control means 200 determines whether or not the combination of symbols constituting the bonus combination has been stopped and displayed on the effective pay line. If it is determined that the stop display is not made, the process proceeds to step 218. On the other hand, if it is determined that the display is stopped, the process proceeds to step 219.

In step 218, the gasse sign effect state control means 200 determines whether or not the gasse sign effect state has been executed over 32 games. If it is determined that the process has been executed, the process proceeds to step 219. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not being executed, the sub-control process ends.
In step 219, the gasse sign effect state control means 200 ends the gasse sign effect state. Then, the sub control process ends.
In step 220, the foresign effect state control means 190 determines whether or not the effect state is the present sign effect state. Here, if it is determined that the present sign production state, the process proceeds to step 221. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not the sign effect state, the process proceeds to step 223.

In step 221, the present sign effect state control means 190 determines whether or not the combination of symbols constituting the bonus combination is stopped and displayed on the effective pay line. Here, if it is determined that the display is stopped, the process proceeds to step 222. On the other hand, if it is determined that the stop display is not performed, the sub-control processing ends.
In step 222, the sign effect state control means 190 ends the sign effect state. Then, the sub control process ends.
In step 223, the advantageous game control means 170 determines whether or not the bonus game has ended. Here, if it is determined that the processing has ended, the process proceeds to step 224. On the other hand, if it is determined that the process has not ended, the process proceeds to step 226.

In step 224, it is determined by the advantageous game control means 170 whether or not it is determined to shift to AT. Here, if it is determined that it has been determined, the process proceeds to step 225. On the other hand, if it is determined that it has not been determined, the process proceeds to step 227.
In step 225, the advantageous game control means 170 shifts to AT. Then, the sub control process ends.
In step 226, the advantageous game transition determining means 160 determines whether or not the AT has ended. Here, if it is determined that the processing has ended, the process proceeds to step 227. On the other hand, if it is determined that the process has not ended, the sub control process ends.

In step 227, the advantageous game transition determining means 160 determines the number of transition games. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 228.
In step 228, the advantageous game transition determining means 160 sets the count value of the transition game number counter to the determined number. Then, the sub control process ends.
Next, the precursor effect state start process in step 202 described above will be described.
In step 300 shown in FIG. 7, the advantageous game transition determining means 160 decrements the count value of the transition game number counter by “1”. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 301.
In step 301, the advantageous game transition determining means 160 determines whether or not the count value of the transition game number counter is “32”. If it is determined as “32”, the process proceeds to step 302. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not “32”, the process proceeds to step 303.

In step 302, the foresign effect state control means 190 starts the foresign effect state. Then, the precursor effect state start process ends.
In step 303, the gasse sign effect state control means 200 determines whether the effect state is the present sign effect state or the gasse sign effect state. Here, if it is determined that none of the effects is present, the process proceeds to step 304. On the other hand, if it is determined that any of the effect states, the precursor effect state start process ends.
In step 304, the gaze precursor effect state control means 200 determines whether or not the count value of the transition game number counter is greater than “64”. If it is determined that the value is greater than “64”, the process proceeds to step 305. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value is “64” or less, the precursor effect state start process ends.

In step 305, a lottery for determining whether or not to execute the gasse sign effect state control means 200 is performed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 306.
In step 306, the gaze precursor effect state control means 200 determines whether or not the lottery result is a win. Here, if it is determined that the player has won, the process proceeds to step 307. On the other hand, if it is determined that the winning is not achieved, that is, a loss, the precursor effect state start process ends.
In step 307, the gasse sign effect state control means 200 starts the gasse sign effect state. Then, the precursor effect state start process ends.

Next, the transition game number reduction process in step 205 described above will be described.
In step 400 shown in FIG. 8, it is determined whether or not information indicating whether or not the freeze effect has been executed has been received. Here, if it is determined that it has been received, the process proceeds to step 401. On the other hand, if it is determined that it has not been received, step 400 is performed again.
In step 401, the transition game number changing means 210 determines whether or not the freeze effect has been executed. If it is determined that the process has been executed, the process proceeds to step 402. On the other hand, if it is determined that the game is not being executed, the transition game number reduction process ends.
In step 402, the transition game number changing means 210 determines whether or not the effect state is a prelude effect state. Here, if it is determined that it is in the harsh sign effect state, the process proceeds to step 403. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not the gasse sign effect state, the process proceeds to step 407.

In step 403, the transfer game number changing means 210 performs a lottery to determine whether or not to shorten the transfer game number. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 404.
In step 404, the transition game number changing means 210 determines whether or not the lottery result is a win. Here, if it is determined that the player has won, the process proceeds to step 405. On the other hand, if it is determined that the winning game is not won, that is, the game is lost, the transition game number reduction process ends.
In step 405, the number of transition games is shortened by the transition game number changing means 210. Specifically, the number of transition games is determined by lottery from “1” to “32”, and the determined number is set as the count value of the transition game number counter. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 406.

In step 406, the gasse sign effect state control means 200 ends the gasse sign effect state, and the transition game number changing means 210 starts the sign effect effect state. Then, the transition game number reduction process ends.
In step 407, the transition game number changing means 210 determines whether or not the effect state is the present sign effect state. Here, if it is determined that the present sign production state, the process proceeds to step 408. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not the sign effect state, the transition game number reduction process ends.
In step 408, the transfer game number changing means 210 performs a lottery to determine whether or not to reduce the transfer game number. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 409.

In step 409, the transition game number changing means 210 determines whether or not the lottery result is a win. Here, if it is determined that the game is won, the process proceeds to step 410. On the other hand, if it is determined that the winning game is not won, that is, the game is lost, the transition game number reduction process ends.
In step 410, the number of transition games is shortened by the transition game number changing means 210. Specifically, the number of transition games is determined to be smaller than the current count value of the transition game number counter, and the determined number is set as the count value of the transition game number counter. Then, the transition game number reduction process ends.

(Action / Effect)
As described above, in the present embodiment, the AT is executed by the progress of a predetermined number of games (the number of transition games) in the normal game after the end of the AT as the bonus game or the advantageous game.
Further, in the present embodiment, in the normal game, when the number of transition games reaches the remaining 32 times, the precursor effect state in which the player is notified of the transition to the AT is executed over 32 games.
Further, in the present embodiment, in a normal game, when the number of transfer games is larger than 64, a gasse sign effect state that makes the player expect to shift to AT is executed by lottery. Then, in this gasse sign effect state, when a win for a bell or a cherry role is won by a role lottery, when a freeze effect (normal freeze effect) is executed, the number of transition games is reduced to 32 or less by lottery.

  Thereby, according to this Embodiment, a player can be given an expectation also about the freezing effect performed in the state of a gaze sign effect state, and the interest of a game can be improved. That is, in the Gase precursor effect state, it is difficult for the player to determine whether the current state is the present precursor effect state or the Gase precursor effect state until the end, but the current state is the Gase precursor effect state In the conventional case, even if a freeze effect is executed, whether or not the freeze effect is executed is determined by the game control device 21 and may have been won as a bonus combination. An effect that informs the player that the effect is performed regardless of whether or not there is a transition to the AT determined by the effect control device 22, in other words, an effect that is performed regardless of the precursor effect state. Because it is not an effect that confirms that it is the present sign production state or the possibility that it is the present sign production state is increased, it can have a sense of expectation for AT depending on the execution of this freeze production. However, according to this embodiment, there is a possibility that the number of transition games may be shortened, so that the player can have a sense of expectation for AT even by performing this freeze effect. Can improve the interest of

(Other embodiments)
In the embodiment described above, the number of transition games is determined when the bonus game or AT ends, but is not limited to this. For example, in a normal game, it may be determined when a predetermined combination (for example, a bell combination or a cherry combination) is won by a combination lottery.
Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the freeze effect is not executed, information indicating that the freeze effect is not executed is transmitted to the effect control device 22, but the freeze effect is performed only when the freeze effect is executed. Information indicating that the execution has been performed may be transmitted, and if the freeze effect is not performed, no information may be transmitted.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the precursor effect state control means 190 executes the precursor effect state over 32 games, but is not limited to this. For example, when the number of transition games is less than or equal to 32, the main sign effect state control means 190 determines whether or not to execute each game and the main sign effect state by lottery and executes the present sign effect state. When this is determined, the sign effect state may be executed.
Further, in the above-described embodiment, the gasse sign effect state control means 200 executes the gasse sign effect state over 32 games, but is not limited to this. For example, the number of games to be executed is selected by lottery. You may make it determine by.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the transition game number changing means 210 is executed when the freeze effect is executed by the freeze effect control means 150 when winning the bell role or the cherry role by the role lottery in the gasse sign effect state. In addition, when the number of transition games is shortened, the number of transition games is shortened to “32 times” or less, but is not limited thereto. For example, the transfer game number changing means 210 can shorten the transfer game number to a value (number of times) smaller than the count value of the transfer game number counter.
In the above-described embodiment, a rotating reel effect that is an effect using a rotating reel can also be executed during a freeze effect.

In the above-described embodiment, as an advantageous game, an assist time (AT) for notifying the player of the selected small role is executed. However, the game is not limited to the AT. You may make it perform the replay time (RT) which set the winning probability different from a normal game. Further, for example, the challenge time (CT) that enables so-called pressing may be executed by setting the number of smooth frames of at least one of the rotating reels 45 to 0 frame or 1 frame.
In the above-described embodiment, the AT is a game that notifies the player of the winning small role, but is not limited thereto. For example, as an AT, there is a type that notifies the operation sequence of the stop switch 34 (so-called “pushing order”) in which a combination of symbols constituting the winning small combination is stopped and displayed on the effective winning line. .

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, but includes modifications and improvements as long as the object of the present invention can be achieved. In addition, the present invention can be appropriately combined or rearranged with the above-described embodiments.

10 slot machine (game machine) 21 game control device
22 Production control device 33 Start switch
34 Stop switch 45 reel
150 Freeze effect control means 170 Advantageous game control means
190 Predictive state control means 200 Gaseous predicative state control means
210 Means of changing the number of games played

Claims (1)

A rotating reel with multiple symbols around it,
A start switch for starting rotation of the rotating reel;
A stop switch for stopping the rotation of the rotating reel;
A game control device that mainly controls the game;
An effect control device that receives a signal from the game control device and mainly controls the effect of the game,
Transmission and reception of signals between the game control device and the effect control device is formed in one direction from the game control device to the effect control device,
The game can be started by betting on the game medium, the rotation of the rotating reel is started on the condition of the operation of the start switch, and one of a plurality of roles is won or lost, and the result of the lottery and Based on the operation of the stop switch, the rotation of the rotating reel is stopped at an appropriate position, and it is determined whether or not the combination of symbols constituting the winning combination has been stopped and displayed on the effective winning line, and according to the result of the determination A game machine in which one game is completed by giving or not giving a predetermined profit to the player,
Special game control means for controlling a special game which is a game advantageous to the player over a normal game which is a normal game;
A shortened lottery means for executing a shortened lottery for determining whether or not to shorten a predetermined number of games in a normal game (hereinafter referred to as “number of times of transition game”) triggered by winning of a predetermined role in a role lottery, Prepared,
The special game control means executes the special game according to the number of transition games,
The effect control device is an effect state in which the player is expected to shift to a special game in a normal game, and is shortened in the present sign effect state that shifts to a special game when the effect state ends and in a normal game is shortened lottery execution by selecting means, and a presentation condition a common effect the present aura effect state is executed, and Iga cell aura effect state also shifts to the special game by the end of the presentation state, the Control
A gaming machine, characterized in that, in a normal game, in a state of a gaze sign effect, when the number of transfer games is determined to be shortened as a result of the shortened lottery by the shortened lottery means, the number of transition games is shortened.

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